Class: Senior Edp Acquisition Specialist (Supervisory)

KSA LISTING

CLASS: SENIOR EDP ACQUISITION SPECIALIST (SUPERVISORY)

NOTE: Each position within this classification may be required to possess all or some of these knowledge, skills or abilities.

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Knowledge, Skill, Ability

Knowledge of:
K1. / Knowledge of State control approval processes and procurement requirements specific to information technology (IT) goods and services, including telecommunications.
K2. / Knowledge of programs, organizations, and management of major IT-user department teams and/or State data centers for the purchase of IT goods and services.
K3. / Knowledge of IT principles, concepts and practices for analysis, design, development, implementation, testing, maintenance, documentation, etc. for the purchase and delivery of IT system services.
K4. / Knowledge of computer hardware, software and operating systems environments for evaluation, selection, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems.
K5. / Knowledge of marketing trends and conditions, terms, practices, and prices relating to IT equipment, software, systems and services.
K6. / Knowledge of Feasibility Study Reports (FSR) and Information Technology Procurement Plans (ITPP) for procurement of IT systems.
K7. / Knowledge of Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Quotations (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Offer (RFO) and IT contracts processes and procedures.
K8. / Knowledge of group dynamics and effective leadership techniques to facilitate the procurement process.
K9. / Knowledge of public purchasing laws and codes specific to IT procurements and contracting.
K10. / Knowledge of departmental policies, standards, procedures, and objectives specific to IT procurements.
K11. / Knowledge of the state mandates governing the preference and participation programs relating to IT procurements.
K12. / Knowledge of the State contract management process specific to managing IT contracts.
K13. / Knowledge of value-effective concepts and cost modeling to develop criteria for the procurement of IT goods and services.
K14. / Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and techniques to plan, oversee, and direct the work activities of subordinate employees
K15. / Knowledge of appropriate corrective actions and progressive disciplinary techniques to provide effective, appropriate monitoring, coaching, and counseling of the work performance of subordinate staff.
K16. / Knowledge of equal employment opportunity regulations and objectives to promote the department’s equal employment opportunity policies and goals in making hiring and employment decisions.
K17. / Knowledge of training methods and techniques used to provide training to staff in order to develop/improve job skills.
K18. / Knowledge of the resources available within the work unit and the department to provide assistance in meeting goals and objectives to ensure that expectations of staff efforts and performance are reasonable and appropriate given available resources.
Ability to:

A1.

/ Ability to evaluate IT bidder proposals in order to ensure compliance with bid requirements.

A2.

/ Ability to coordinate with end-users, management and staff on project issues and status for successful delivery.

A3.

/ Ability to obtain consensus/approvals from end-users, management and staff for IT procurements.

A4.

/ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

A5.

/ Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally in order to provide information to management, staff and clients.

A6.

/ Ability to review FSRs and ITPPs and compare to bid specifications to ensure consistency with approved solicitation package.
A7. / Ability to negotiate in good faith with suppliers to reach a consensus on various procurement issues.
A8. / Ability to recommend changes in procurement or contract laws, rules, policies, and guidelines in order to improve State procurement processes and procedures.
A9. / Ability to analyze proposals and award contracts to the most responsible and value-effective bidder.
A10. / Ability to gain cooperation and acceptance as an IT procurement expert with management, State user agencies, Department of Finance officials and suppliers.
A11. / Ability to make oral presentations on technical and complex IT procurement subject matter.
A12. / Ability to analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
A13. / Ability to use a personal computer and various software programs to develop documents for IT procurements.
A14. / Ability to develop evaluation criteria and cost models for IT procurements.
A15. / Ability to plan, supervise, direct, and oversee the work activities of subordinate employees.
A16. / Ability to monitor the work of subordinate employees to ensure that it meets quality, quantity, and timeliness standards.
A17. / Ability to document employee performance and complete employee performance evaluations and probationary reports.
A18. / Ability to counsel and guide employees regarding performance expectations, task completion, and overall performance issues.
A19. / Ability to apply appropriate disciplinary action to employees in the work unit.

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